2003 Palio
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo - Abruzzo, Italy
Name Story
Palio is named for an annual race in the teramo province of Abruzzo where teams compete for a prize by rolling barrels through the streets.
Winemaker
Roberto Cipresso
Vineyards | Winemaking
Hand-picked in small baskets from hillside vineyards that face the Adriatic. Cooling sea breezes temper the hot days and allow for full ripeness and balance. Clay and limestone soils. Temperature-controlled fermentation and aging in oak casks.
Grapes
100% Montepulciano. Picked: October 10–14, 2003.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Blackberry, loganberry and plum with hints of nutmeg and cinnamon. Taste: Blackberry, cherry and wild strawberry.